‘Irish Water’ conman tried to rob 92-year-old of €3.5k

Three elderly people in Kerry are still living in fear after a scam artist, claiming to work for Irish Water, made cash demands on behalf of the utility.

In one case, a 92-year-old woman from Tralee was driven to a bank to withdraw €3,500, with a warning of a demand for a further €500 if cash was not given on the spot.

Patrick O’Brien, aged 32, from Convent Rd, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, had used a small white van when he targeted his victims, all living alone, in January 2014.